Preston Road is a street located near the village of Gosmore. The street has a length of approximately 2,326 metres.
The street is located within the North Hertfordshire District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 27925318 and 27913884 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of SG4 7QS, SG4 7QR and SG4 7QP.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 30.08 miles North from central London., 6.47 miles North East from Luton, 12.09 miles North from St Albans and 16.88 miles South East from Bedford.
PRESTON ROAD is within the Post Town of HITCHIN
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Map of Preston Road
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004922 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Preston Road |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Preston Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Hitchin Town Centre Address: Portmill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.86 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage North Address: Coreys Mill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.65 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage Central Address: Six Hills Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.39 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Stevenage Address: Danestrete Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.56 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Letchworth Garden City Address: Station Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.55 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Preston Road
UPRN: 100081255326
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10013801780
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100081127731
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100081127733
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100081127735
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100081127737
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100081127738
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 11
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100081127739
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100081127743
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £607,000 | £607,000 | £607,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £1,200,000 | £1,200,000 | £1,200,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Putterills | 32 Bridge Street, Hitchin, SG5 2DF | Visit Website |
| Churchill Retirement Living | Wratten Road West, Hitchin, SG5 2EJ | Visit Website |
| Leaders Lettings | 12 Sun Street, Hitchin SG5 1AE | Visit Website |
| D + J Lettings | 30 Sun Street, Hitchin, SG5 1AH | Visit Website |
| Michael Graham | 20 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, SG5 1BG | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Preston Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.922182 |
| Longitude | -0.277924 |
| OS Easting (X): | 518410 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 226300 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL184263 |
Known Residential Addresses for Preston Road
- TATMORE PLACE BAILIFFS COTTAGE
- HIGH MEADOWS
Roads that have a Junction with Preston Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| High Street | junction |
| Thistley Lane | junction |
| Hitchin Road | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 23 December 2024 at 10:00 (8.72 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.9°C (82.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00119968 |
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| ONS Area Name | Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 45.77 |
| Area Population | 1177.00 |
| Male Population | 546.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 631.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023622 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 014B |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004922 |
| MSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Hitchin |
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| Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TY |
| 01462 663400 |
| Distance: 1.61 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Hitchin |
| Iceland Hitchin |
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| 21 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN |
| 01462432320 |
| Distance: 1.74 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Hitchin |
| Waitrose Hitchin |
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| The Lairage, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF |
| 01462 423399 |
| Distance: 1.93 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Hitchin |
| Sainsburys Hitchin |
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| Whinbush Road, Hitchin, England, SG5 1PU |
| 01462 454833 |
| Distance: 2 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hitchin |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01462 | HITCHIN - SMHI | P24 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 6.7 | 5.5 | 17.9 | Y | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of North Hertfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Gernon Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire &SG6 3JF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01462 474000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden |
| The Member of Parliament is Alistair Strathern |
| Details for the MP Alistair Strathern on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alistair Strathern on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alistair Strathern won with a majority of 8,109 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,877 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hitchwood &Offa and Hoo Ward |
| Parish: St Ippolyts Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School, Ashbrook Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7PB
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01462432080
Whitehill Junior School
Address: Whitehill Junior School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01462621313
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Address: Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01462630500
Preston Primary School
Address: Preston Primary School, Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7UJ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01462451734
England Secondary Schools
Hitchin Girls' School
Address: Hitchin Girls' School, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: 01462621300
Hitchin Boys' School
Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01462432181
Nearest Hospitals
| Pinehill Hospital |
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| Address: Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01462 427218 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.29 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinehill Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
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| Address: Graveley Road, Stevenage, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01438 342942 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.43 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Stevenage |
| Lister Hospital |
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| Address: Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB, |
| NHS Sector |
| East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01438 314333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.48 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lister Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BUCKLERSBURY (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 27 BUCKLERSBURY, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BG
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
TILEHOUSE DENTAL CARE CLINIC
Address: 19 TILEHOUSE STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2DY
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
NO 1 HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, SG5 1BH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
37A HERMITAGE ROAD [THE DENTAL SURGERY]
Address: 37A HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BY
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
OLD PARK DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 72 OLD PARK ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2JT
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
MR N F FARYAD
Address: 7 HIGHBURY ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9RW
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 432612
NU-CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 459347
BELL CHEMIST
Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 450101
CARERX
Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 457707
BANCROFT PHARMACY
Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 437689
CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 456169
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN
Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hitchin Station is 2.24 miles away.
Address: Hitchin station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL
Hitchin is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Cambridge line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Hitchin Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Stevenage Station is 3.33 miles away.
Address: Stevenage station, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT
Stevenage is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Hertford loop line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Stevenage Station is staffed on a full time basis.